MD-MX10H - MiniDisc · 2. Bass Reflex Duct 3. Speaker Wire 3 1 2 Remote control Speaker section 1. Remote Control Transmitter LED 2. Surround Button 3. Preset Equalizer Button 4

MD COMPACT COMPONENT SYSTEM

PageSPECIAL NOTES ................................................................ 1ACCESSORIES ................................................................... 2PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 2NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ...................... 3-5PREPARATION FOR USE................................................ 6-8SETTING THE CLOCK ........................................................ 9SOUND CONTROL ........................................................... 10COMPACT DISC OPERATION .......................................... 11MINIDISC OPERATION ..................................................... 12CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS ............. 13-16RADIO OPERATION .................................................... 17-18RECORDING ................................................................ 19-23

PageEDITING ....................................................................... 24-29TIMER OPERATION ..................................................... 30-31USING EXTERNAL UNITS .......................................... 32-33WHAT IS A MINIDISC? ..................................................... 34MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS .................................... 35TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 35-36RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER ............................. 36ERROR MESSAGES ......................................................... 37MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 38SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................. 38TERMS OF GUARANTEE .................................. Back cover

CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.To obtain the best performance from this product, please readthis manual carefully. It will guide you in operating your SHARPproduct.

MD-MX10H MD Compact Component System consisting ofMD-MX10H (main unit) and CP-MX10H (speaker system).

MODEL

MD-MX10HOPERATION MANUAL

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NOTE FOR USERS IN THE U.K.The mains lead of this product is fitted with a non-rewireable(moulded) plug incorporating a 3A fuse. Should the fuse needto be replaced, a BSI or ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse marked

or and of the same rating as above, which is alsoindicated on the pin face of the plug must be used.

Always refit the fuse cover after replacing the fuse. Neveruse the plug without the fuse cover fitted.

In the unlikely event of the socket outlet in your home notbeing compatible with the plug supplied, cut-off the mainsplug and fit an appropriate type.

DANGER:The fuse from the cut-off plug should be removed and thecut-off plug destroyed immediately and disposed of in a safemanner.

Under no circumstances should the cut-off plug be insertedelsewhere into a 13A socket outlet as a serious electric shockmay occur.

To fit an appropriate plug to the mains lead, follow the in-structions below:

IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance withthe following code:

Blue : NeutralBrown : Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this productmay not correspond with the coloured markings identifyingthe terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:● The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the

plug terminal which is marked N or coloured black.● The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to

the plug terminal which is marked L or coloured red.

Ensure that neither the brown nor the blue wire is connectedto the earth terminal in your three pin plug.

Before replacing the plug cover, make sure that:● If the new fitted plug contains a fuse, its value is the same

as that removed from the cut-off plug.● The cord grip is clamped over the sheath of the mains

lead and not simply over the lead wires.

IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT, CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELEC-TRICIAN.

SERVICE INFORMATIONIn the unlikely event of your equipment requiring repair,please contact the dealer or supplier from whom it was pur-chased. Where this is not possible, please contact the tel-ephone number listed below.You will then be given details of how to obtain service.

- 0345-125387 -Please note; all calls will be charged at local rate.

Certain replacement parts and accessories may be obtainedfrom our main parts distributor.

WILLOW VALE ELECTRONICS LTD.

MANCHESTER 0161-682-1415READING 01189-876444

In the unlikely event of this equipment requiring repair dur-ing the guarantee period, you will need to provide proof ofthe date of purchase to the repairing company.Please keep your invoice or receipt, which is supplied at thetime of purchase.

● Recording and playback of any material may require con-sent, which SHARP is unable to give. Please refer particu-larly to the provisions of the Copyright Act 1956, the Dra-matic and Musical Performers Protection Act 1958, thePerformers Protection Acts 1963 and 1972 and to any sub-sequent statutory enactments and orders.

● This equipment complies with the requirements of Direc-tives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC as amended by 93/68/EEC.

● US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby LaboratoriesLicensing Corporation.

● When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY posi-tion, mains voltage is still present inside the unit.When the ON/STAND-BY button is set at STAND-BY posi-tion, the unit may be brought into operation by the timermode or remote control.

Warning:● This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove

covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains danger-ous voltages, always remove mains plug from the socketbefore any service operation and when not in use for along period.

Warning:● To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli-

ance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids,such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CAUTIONUse the MD compact component system only in accordancewith the instructions given in this manual and do not attemptto interfere with the interlock switch or make any other adjust-ment as this may result in exposure to hazardous radiation.

SPECIAL NOTES

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AM loop aerial × 1

■ General● Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well

ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10cm (4")of free space along the sides and back. There must also bea minimum of 10cm (4") of free space on the top of theunit.

● Do not use oil, solvents, petrol, paint thinners or insecti-cides on the unit.

● Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higherthan 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low temperatures.

● Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magneticfields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electricalequipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which gen-erate electrical noise.

● Hold the AC power plug by the head when removing it fromthe AC socket, since pulling the lead can damage internalwires.

● Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in elec-tric shock.Refer internal service to your local SHARP service facility.

● Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration,and do not place anything on the top of the unit.

● If the unit malfunctions whilst in use, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode, then disconnect theAC power lead from the AC socket. Plug the AC powerlead back in, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button toturn the power on.

● If an electrical storm is taking place near you, it is sug-gested that you disconnect the AC power lead from the ACsocket for safety.

● The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ven-tilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

● No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, shouldbe placed on the apparatus.

● Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects ofbattery disposal.

● The apparatus is designed for use in moderate climate.

Warning:● The voltage used must be the same as that specified on

this unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other thanwhich is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire orother type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not beheld responsible for any damage resulting from use of thisunit with a voltage other than that which is specified.

■ Care of compact discs

Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, howevermistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on thedisc surface.Follow the guidelines below for maximum enjoyment from yourCD collection and player.● Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-

label side.Signals are read from the non-label side. Do not mark thissurface.

● Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and ex-cessive moisture.

● Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, orwater on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CDis dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, drycloth, wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.

ACCESSORIES

PRECAUTIONS

"AA" size battery (UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7 or similar) × 2

FM aerial × 1

Remote control × 1 AC power lead × 1

Note:Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual other than those in the drawing are not included.

■ Volume control

The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a com-bination of speaker efficiency, location and various other fac-tors.It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, whichoccur whilst turning the unit on with the volume control set-ting up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.

■ Condensation

Sudden temperature changes, storage or operation in an ex-tremely humid environment may cause condensation insidethe cabinet (CD pickup, MiniDisc pickup, etc.) or on the trans-mitter LED on the remote control.Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.If this happens, leave the power on with no disc in the unituntil normal playback is possible (about 1 hour). Wipe off anycondensation on the remote control transmitter LED with asoft cloth before operating the unit.

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YESCorrect

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1. On/Stand-by Button2. Timer Stand-by Indicator3. Name/TOC Edit Button4. Timer/Delete Button5. Tuning Down/Review Button

NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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■ Front panel

6. MD Stop Button7. MD Play/Pause Button8. Tuning Up/Cue Button9. Display (Demo) Button

10. MD Compartment

14. CD Compartment15. Record Button16. Track Edit Button17. CD 00000 MD Edit Start Button18. CD Open/Close Button19. CD Stop Button

11. MD Eject Button12. Jog Dial13. Memory/Enter Button

20. CD Play/Pause Button21. Headphone Socket22. Surround Button23. Preset Equalizer Button24. Extra Bass Button25. Tuner (Band) Button

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26. Auxiliary Button27. Volume Control28. Volume Select Button

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1. FM Stereo Indicator2. FM Stereo Mode Indicator3. Track Edit Indicator4. Play/Pause Indicator5. Repeat Indicator6. TOC Indicator7. Level Meters8. Digital Recording Indicator9. CD Indicator

10. MD Indicator

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1. AM Loop Aerial Socket2. Auxiliary Input Sockets3. Speaker Terminals4. FM 75 Ohms Aerial Socket5. AC Input Socket

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■ Display window

■ Rear panel

11. Record Indicator12. Sleep Indicator13. Disc Indicator14. Track Indicator15. Memory Indicator16. Random Play Indicator17. Total Time Indicator18. Remaining Time Indicator19. Character Information Display20. AM/PM Indicator

21. Timer Record/Timer Play Indicator22. Surround Indicator23. Extra Bass Indicator

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1. Full-Range Speaker2. Bass Reflex Duct3. Speaker Wire

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■ Remote control

■ Speaker section

1. Remote Control Transmitter LED2. Surround Button3. Preset Equalizer Button4. Clock Button5. Sleep Button6. Memory/Enter Button7. MD Stop Button8. MD Play/Pause Button9. MD Track Down/Review Button

10. MD Track Up/Cue Button11. Track Edit Button12. Record Button13. On/Stand-by Button14. Dimmer Button15. Tuner Preset Up/Down Buttons16. Extra Bass Button17. Volume Select Button18. Display Button19. Clear Button20. Play Mode Button21. Time Button22. CD Play/Pause Button23. CD Stop Button24. CD Track Up/Cue Button25. CD Track Down/Review Button26. Tuner (Band) Button27. Auxiliary Button28. Volume Buttons

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32

45

101112

13

6

789

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18

24

151617

19

2120

2223

25

2726

28

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AM loop aerial

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2 FM aerial

PREPARATION FOR USE

■ Aerial connection ■ Speaker connection

Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket beforeconnecting or disconnecting any component.

Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminalsas shown.Use speakers with an impedance of 6 ohms or more, sincelower impedance speakers can damage the unit.

Notes:● Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal, and the

red wire to the plus (+) terminal.

● Do not mix the right channel and left channel wiring whenconnecting the speakers to the unit.

● Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other as this maydamage the amplifier and/or speakers.

● The speaker grille is not detachable.

Supplied FM aerialConnect the FM aerial wire to the FM 75 OHMS socketand position the FM aerial wire in the direction where thestrongest signal can be received.

Supplied AM loop aerialConnect the AM loop aerial wire to the AM LOOP socket.Position the AM loop aerial for optimum reception.Place the AM loop aerial on a shelf, etc., or attach it to astand or a wall with screws (not supplied).

Notes:● Do not place the aerial on the main unit as it may result in

noise pickup from the internal digital electronics.Place the aerial away from the unit for better reception.

● If the AM loop aerial and the FM aerial wire are placednear the AC power lead, interference may result.

External FM aerialUse an external FM aerial if you require better reception.Consult your dealer.

External FM aerial

1 2 3

RedRed Black

Right Left

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To AC INPUT

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

To an AC socket

■ Placing the system

■ Connecting the AC power lead

Connect the AC power lead to the AC INPUT socket, thenconnect its plug to an AC socket.

Notes:● Unplug the AC power lead from the AC socket if the unit

will not be in use for a prolonged period of time.

● Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. Useof a power lead other than the one supplied may cause anelectric shock or fire.

■ Demo mode

Be sure to keep space between the units for ventilation.Keep the top and the back of this unit at least 10 cm (4")away from the wall.

Note:● Do not place the system or speakers near a television set

as the magnetic fields produced may cause irregular co-lours to be displayed.

DISPLAY(DEMO)

When the AC power lead is first connected, the unit willenter the demonstration mode and the words will scrollacross the display continuously.

To cancel the demonstration mode:When in the demonstration mode, press the DISPLAY (DEMO)button.

● The demonstration mode will be cancelled and the unitwill be in the low power consumption mode.

Note:● When the unit is in the low power consumption mode, the

display will disappear.

10 cm (4")

10 cm (4")

10 cm (4") 10 cm (4")

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● 2 "AA" size batteries(UM/SUM-3, R6, HP-7or similar)

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Remote sensor

0.2 m - 6 m(8" - 20')

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■ Remote control ■ To change the brightness of the display

When bright Lights up

When dark Goes out

DIMMER

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2 Press the DIMMER button.● The display will become dimmer and the light around the

VOLUME control will go out.

To return to the original brightness:Press the DIMMER button again.

● When inserting or removing the batteries, push themtoward the battery terminal.

● Installing the batteries incorrectly may cause the unitto malfunction.

Precautions for battery use:● Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated in

the battery compartment.

● Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.

● Do not mix old and new batteries.

● Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will notbe used for long periods of time.This will prevent potential damage due to battery leakage.

Caution:Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery,etc.).

Notes concerning use:● Replace the batteries if the operating distance is reduced

or if the operation becomes erratic.

● Periodically clean the transmitter LED on the remote con-trol and the sensor on the main unit with a soft cloth.

● Exposing the sensor on the main unit to strong light mayinterfere with operation. Change the lighting or the direc-tion of the unit.

● Keep the remote control away from moisture, excessiveheat, shock, and vibrations.

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SETTING THE CLOCK

● In this example, the clock is set for the 24-hour (0:00) sys-tem.


2 Press the CLOCK button.

3 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

4 Turn the jog dial to select the time display mode.

"0:00" →The 24-hour display will appear.→(0:00 - 23:59)

"12:00 AM" →The 12-hour display will appear.→(AM or PM 12:00 - 11:59)

"0:00 AM" →The 12-hour display will appear.→(AM or PM 0:00 - 11:59)

● Note that this can only be set when the unit is first in-stalled or it has been reset (see page 36).

5 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

6 Adjust the hour by turning the jog dial.

● When the jog dial is turned one click clockwise, the timewill increase by 1 hour. When it is turned one click anti-clockwise, the time will decrease by 1 hour.Keep turning the jog dial to change the time continuously.

● When the 12-hour display is selected, “AM” will changeautomatically to “PM”.


8 Adjust the minutes by turning the jog dial.

● When the jog dial is turned one click clockwise, the timewill increase by 1 minute. When it is turned one click anti-clockwise, the time will decrease by 1 minute.Keep turning the jog dial to change the time continuously.

● The hour setting will not advance even if minutes advancefrom "59" to "00".


● The clock starts operating from "0" second.(Seconds are not displayed.)

To see the time display:Press the CLOCK button.● The time display will appear for about 5 seconds even in

the stand-by mode.

Note:● The "CLOCK" will appear at the push of the CLOCK button

when the AC power supply is restored after a power failureoccurs or after the AC power lead is disconnected.If this happens, follow the procedure below to change theclock time.

To change the clock time:1Press the CLOCK button.

2Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

3Perform steps 6 - 9 above.

To change the time display mode:1Reset the microcomputer (see page 36).

2Perform steps 2 - 9 above.

MEMORY/ENTER

Jog dial

ON/STAND-BY

CLOCK

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SOUND CONTROL

■ Volume

(Main unit operation)When the VOLUME control is turned clockwise, the vol-ume will increase. When it is turned anti-clockwise, thevolume will decrease.

(Remote control operation)Press the VOLUME button to increase the volume andthe VOLUME button to decrease the volume.

FLAT

VOCALSOFT

HEAVY

(Main unit) (Remote control)

EQUALIZER

(Remote control)(Main unit)

X-BASS X-BASS

X-BASS

SURROUND SURROUND

(Remote control)(Main unit)

SURROUND

0 15 MAX


■ Extra bass (X-BASS)

Press the SURROUND button to allow you to enjoy mu-sic that seems to surround you.● "SURROUND" will appear.

Press the SURROUND button again to cancel the sur-round mode.● "PASS" will appear.

Press the X-BASS button to emphasise the bass regionof the frequency spectrum.● "X-BASS ON" will appear.

Press the X-BASS button again to cancel the extra bassmode.● "X-BASS OFF" will appear.

■ Surround

■ Pre-programmed equalizer

When the EQUALIZER button is pressed, the currentmode setting will be displayed. To change to a differentmode, press the EQUALIZER button repeatedly.

FLAT: The sound is not modified.HEAVY: Bass and treble are emphasised.VOCAL: Vocals (midrange tones) are emphasised.SOFT: Treble is reduced.


VOLUMESELECT

Servo Powered Volume:

The VOLUME control automatically comes out when thepower is turned on, and goes back when the unit is set tothe stand-by mode.● When the power is turned on, you can put the VOLUME

control in and out by pressing the VOLUME SELECT but-ton.

Note:● Do not push in the VOLUME control forcibly with your fin-

ger.

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COMPACT DISC OPERATION

■ CD playback 1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.

2 Press the CD ■ button.

3 Press the 77777 button to open the disc tray.

4 Place the CD on the disc tray, label side up.● Be sure to place 8 cm (3") CD in the middle of the disc

tray.

5 Press the 77777 button to close the disc tray.● The total number of tracks and the total playing time will

be displayed.

Total number of tracks Total playing time

6 Press the CD 0606060606 button to start playback from track 1.● When the last track has been played back, the unit will

stop automatically.

To interrupt playback:Press the CD 06 button.● “ 6 ” will appear.

● Press the CD 06 button again to resume playback fromthe same point.

To stop playback:Press the CD ■ button.

To remove the CD.Press the 77777 button.

After use:Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.

Caution:● Do not carry the unit with a CD left in the disc tray. The

disc may come loose inside the unit and it may be dam-aged or cause damage to the unit. This may also causemalfunctions.

● Do not push the disc tray whilst it is moving.

● If the power fails whilst the tray is open, wait until the poweris restored.

● If the disc tray is stopped forcibly, "E-CD20" will appear inthe display and the unit will not function.If this occurs, press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter thestand-by mode and then turn the power on again.

● Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may causemistracking.

● Playing certain CDs at a high volume may causemistracking. In this case, listen at a lower volume.

● If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation, movethe unit away from the TV or radio.

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Label side up

8 cm (3") 12 cm (5")

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MINIDISC OPERATION


2 Press the MD ■ button.

3 Load a MiniDisc in the direction indicated by the ar-row on the MiniDisc, with the labelled side facing up.

● The disc name will be displayed only when it has beenprogrammed.

Disc name

● The total number of tracks and the total playing time onthe MiniDisc will be displayed.

Total number of tracks Total playing time

4 Press the MD 0606060606 button.● If the MiniDisc has a track name, it will appear and scroll

across the display. Then, the elapsed playing time will ap-pear.

● If the MiniDisc has no track names, the elapsed playingtime will appear.

● When the last track has been played back, the unit willstop automatically.

To interrupt playback:Press the MD 06 button.● " 6 " will appear.

● Press the MD 06 button again to resume playback fromthe same point.

To stop playback:Press the MD ■ button.

To remove a MiniDisc:Press the 7 button.

Caution:● Do not carry the unit with a MiniDisc left in the MD

compartment. The disc may come loose inside the unitand it may be damaged or cause damage to the unit.This may also cause malfunctions.

● If TV or radio interference occurs when using the MiniDisc,move the unit away from the TV or radio.

● Although MiniDiscs will not normally skip due to vibration,you may hear skipping in the sound if there is continuousvibration.If the volume is turned up too high, sound skipping mayoccur depending on the contents of the MiniDisc.If this happens, turn the volume down and the skippingshould stop.

● If an error message is displayed during MiniDisc opera-tion, see "ERROR MESSAGES" on page 37.

■ MiniDisc playback

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77777

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Label side up

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CONVENIENT CD AND MINIDISC OPERATIONS

1 Load a disc and begin playback.

2 Hold the MD/CD 2 2 2 2 2 button down for audible fast for-ward, and hold the MD/CD 3 3 3 3 3 button down for audi-ble fast reverse.

3 Normal playback will resume when the button is re-leased.

Notes:● When the end of the last track is reached, "END" will light,

and the unit will pause.If you want to listen to a portion of a track again, press theMD/CD 3 button to return to the point in the track youwant to listen to.

● If the beginning of the disc is reached whilst reviewing, play-back will start automatically.

To search very quickly:When fast forward or fast reverse is used whilst in the pausemode, the playback point will move more quickly than whenusing audible fast forward or audible fast reverse playback.● In this mode, no sound is heard. Therefore, you should re-

fer to the time display.

● When you lift your finger, the unit will re-enter the pausemode.

To listen again to the track being played:(Main unit operation)Turn the jog dial anti-clockwise during playback.

(Remote control operation)Press the CD 55555 or MD 55555 button for less than 0.5 sec-onds during playback.

To move to the beginning of the next track:(Main unit operation)Turn the jog dial clockwise during playback.

(Remote control operation)Press the CD 4 4 4 4 4 or MD 4 4 4 4 4 button for less than 0.5 sec-onds during playback.

● To skip a number of tracks at one time, turn the jog dial onthe main unit or press the CD 5 / 4 or MD 5 / 4button on the remote control repeatedly until the desiredtrack number is shown.

● To start continuous playback from a desired track, selectthe track number by turning the jog dial on the main unit, orby pressing the CD 5 / 4 or MD 5 / 4 button onthe remote control, whilst in the stop mode. Then, pressthe CD 06 or MD 06 button.

jog dial

MD 06 CD 06

MD 5

CD 5MD 4

CD 4

■ APSS (Auto Program Search System)

MD 3

CD 3MD 2

CD 2

■ Cue and review

MD 06

CD 06

MD/CD 3 MD/CD 2

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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other tracks. Up to 20tracks (P-20) can be programmed.

6 (CD operation)

Press the CD ■ button.

(MiniDisc operation)

Press the MD ■ button.

Total playing timeTotal number of tracks

7 (CD operation)

Press the CD 0606060606 button to start playback of the pro-grammed selections.

(MD operation)

Press the MD 0606060606 button to start playback of the pro-grammed selections.

● After all of the programmed tracks have finished playback,the unit will automatically stop.

To clear the programmed selections:Press the CLEAR button whilst the “MEMORY” indicator isflashing.● Each time the button is pressed, one track will be cleared,

beginning with the last track programmed.

To cancel the APMS:Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, press the CLEARbutton to turn off the “MEMORY” display.● The programme contents will be erased.

● When you open the disc tray or eject a MiniDisc, the APMSmode will be cancelled.

To check which tracks are programmed:Whilst the unit is stopped in the APMS mode, turn the jog dialor press the CD 5 / 4 or MD 5 / 4 button.

Playback orderTrack number

Adding tracks to the programme:If a programme has been previously stored, the “MEMORY”indicator will be displayed. Then follow steps 2 - 6 to add ad-ditional tracks. The new tracks will be stored after the lasttrack of the original programme.

Notes:● It is not possible to insert an additional track between pro-

grammed tracks that have already been entered.

● Programming and cancelling are not possible during play-back or in the pause mode.

1 (CD operation)

Press the CD HHHHH button.

(MiniDisc operation)

Press the MD HHHHH button.


3 Turn the jog dial or press the CD 5 / 4 4 4 4 4 or MD 5/ 4 4 4 4 4 button.

Selected track number

MEMORY


Playback order

MEMORY

■ APMS (Automatic Programmable MusicSelector)

1,6 MD HHHHH 7 MD 0606060606

2,4

3

1,6CD HHHHH

1,6CD HHHHH

7CD 0606060606

3

CLEAR

2,4

7CD 0606060606

1,6MD HHHHH

7MD 0606060606

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■ Repeat and random play

1 Select the desired programme source, CD or MiniDisc.

2 Press the P-MODE button.● Each time this button is pressed, the mode will change in

the following order:

Repeat indicator

Random indicator

Disappears

3 Press the CD 0606060606 or MD 0606060606 button to start playback.

MD 06

CD 06

P-MODE

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Repeat playAfter the last track has been played, playback will return tothe first track and begin again.

Random playWhen the CD 06 or MD 06 button is pressed, all of thetracks will be played at random, and then playback will stop.(The same track will not be played back twice.)

To cancel repeat or random play:Press the P-MODE button until the " R " or "RANDOM" dis-play disappears.

To repeat playback of selected tracks:Enter the programme for the tracks you want and start repeatplay.You can programme a single track and play it repeatedly(refer to page 14).

Notes:● If you press the CD 4 or MD 4 button during random

play, you can move to the next track. On the other hand,the CD 5 or MD 5 button does not allow you to moveto the previous track. The beginning of the track being playedwill be located.

● During APMS play, random play is not possible.

● When random or repeat play is selected during CD or Mini-Disc playback, random or repeat play will start at that point.

● When using repeat play, be sure to press the CD ■ or MD■ button after you have finished listening. Otherwise, thedisc will play continuously.

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■ Switching the time display

Each time the TIME button is pressed during playback or whenin the pause mode, the display will change.

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■ Changing the display during MiniDiscplayback

Each time the DISPLAY button is pressed during playback orwhen in the pause mode, the display will change as describedbelow.

1 The track name will be displayed.

TRACK

● When the MiniDisc does not have a track name, this dis-play does not appear.

2The total number of tracks and the remaining record-ing time will be displayed.

1 The elapsed playing time for current track will be dis-played.

No displayTRACK

2 The remaining playing time for the current track willbe displayed.

REMAIN

3 The total remaining playing time for the disc from thepoint being played at that time will be displayed.

TOTALREMAIN

Notes:● During random play, the total remaining playing time can-

not be displayed.

● Depending on a CD or MiniDisc to be played, the playingtime display may not match the total playing time which isindicated on the CD or MiniDisc jacket, as the time be-tween the tracks is not included.

TIME

DISPLAY

DISPLAY

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■ Tuning


2 Press the TUNER (BAND) button.

3 Press the TUNER (BAND) button to select the desiredfrequency band. (FM ST, FM or AM)

FM ST FM AM

4 Press the TUNING ( XXXXX or WWWWW) button to tune into thedesired station.

Manual tuning:Press the TUNING (X or W) button as many times as re-quired to adjust the frequency shown on the display to thefrequency of the desired station.

Auto tuning:When the TUNING (X or W) button is pressed for more than0.5 seconds, scanning will start automatically and the tunerwill stop at the first receivable broadcast station.

● When radio interference occurs during auto scan tuning,auto scan tuning may stop automatically at that point.

● If a weak station signal is found during auto scan tuning,the station will be skipped.

● To stop the auto tuning, press the TUNING (X or W) but-ton again.

5 To receive an FM stereo transmission, press theTUNER (BAND) button so that the "ST" indicator onthe display lights up.

ST

● "j" will appear when an FM broadcast is in stereo.

● If the FM reception is weak, press the TUNER (BAND)button so that the "ST" indicator goes out.

● The reception changes to monaural, the sound becomesclearer.

After use:Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.

Notes:● The last station tuned in will be recalled, even after chang-

ing the tuning band or the function, or after switching theunit to the stand-by mode.

● If the unit's tuner interferes with the reception of a nearbyTV or radio, move the unit as far away from these items aspossible.

RADIO OPERATION

1

4

2,3,5

1

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■ Preset tuning

You can store up to 40 stations in memory (40 stations con-sisting of any combination of AM and FM stations you like)and recall them.

To enter stations into memory:

1 Perform steps 1 - 5 in the "Tuning" section.


MEMORY

3 Within 5 seconds, turn the jog dial or press the PRE-SET (XXXXX or WWWWW) button to make the preset channelnumber flash in the display.

● Store the stations in memory, in order, starting with presetchannel 1.When is displayed, a station has already been storedin this preset number memory.

4 Within 5 seconds, press the MEMORY/ENTER buttonto store that station in the selected station presetnumber memory.

MEMORY

● If the "MEMORY" and preset number indicators go outbefore the station is memorised, repeat the operation fromstep 2.

5 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to set other stations, or to change apreset station.

● When a new station is stored in the selected station pre-set number memory, the contents previously memorisedwill be erased.

1 To scan the preset stations, press the PRESET ( XXXXX orWWWWW) button for more than 0.5 seconds.

● The station preset number will flash and the programmedstations will be tuned in sequentially, for 5 seconds each.

2 Press the PRESET ( XXXXX or WWWWW) button again to stop thememory scan at the desired station.

Note:When the preset memory does not have any stations storedin it, the preset memory scan will not function.

To erase the memorised station:

1 Recall the memorised station to erase by turning thejog dial or pressing the PRESET ( XXXXX or WWWWW) button.

2 Press the CLEAR button.● "MEMORY" and preset number will flash.


4 Repeat steps 1-3 to erase other memorised stations.

To erase all memorised stations:When the unit is in the stand-by mode, hold down the TUNER(BAND) and the MD ■ buttons, and then press the ON/STAND-BY button.● "PRESET CLR" will appear.

To recall a memorised station:Turn the jog dial or press the PRESET (X or W) button forless than 0.5 seconds to select the desired station.● The stations (preset channel number, frequency and fre-

quency band) which have been stored in memory will ap-pear in the display in numerical order, irrespective of thefrequency bands.

Backup function:The backup function protects all station presets for a few hoursshould there be a power failure or the AC power lead is re-moved from the AC socket.

■ Preset memory scan

The stations saved in the preset memory can be scannedautomatically.

32,4

2,4

3PRESET(X W)

MEMORY/ENTER

CLEAR

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■ Differences from tape recordings

You cannot record music on the reverse side of a Mini-Disc.MiniDiscs are single sided and should only be inserted withthe correct side up.

You don't need to search for the starting point at whichto record.The unit automatically finds the point at which recording canstart. Recording will start from that point.

You can check the total or remaining recordable time (pos-sible recording) before recording.This lets you plan a recording session so that the last songwill not come to an abrupt end before it has finished.

■ Disc writing (TOC)

The TOC (Table of Contents) is information on track numbersand recording areas to allow the unit to recognize musicalselections or sounds.The entire MiniDisc is controlled depending on this TOC, whichenables the unit to find the beginning of a track quickly or toautomatically record in a vacant area.

When you start recording or editing, "TOC" will appear in thedisplay window.This indicates that information in the TOC is now beingchanged according to the recording or editing being per-formed. (The changed TOC is not yet recorded on theMiniDisc at this time.)

The TOC is recorded when● you stop recording.

● you switch to another input source.

● you eject the MiniDisc.

● you enter the stand-by mode.

Do NOT unplug the power lead whilst the TOC is being re-corded ("TOC" is flashing) and do NOT impart shock to theunit. Otherwise, TOC will not be correctly recorded, and con-sequently proper playback may not be possible.

Area for TOC (recording tracknumbers, track names, etc.)

Area for recordingthe sound

CD

MiniDisc

First trac Second trac Third track

Track A Track B Track C

First trackSecondtrack Third track

Track A Track B Track C

RECORDING

■ About track numbers

When recording from a CDNew track numbers will be created automaticallyaccording to the original tracks (Synchro mark function).

● When you record from a CD to a MiniDisc, the track num-bers recorded on the MiniDisc may not match the tracknumbers on the CD.If this happens, correct the track numbers using the DI-VIDE (page 27) and COMBINE (page 27) functions afterrecording.

Recordings cannot be made in the following situa-tions.● If you try recording on a playback-only MiniDisc (commer-

cially available music MiniDisc).

● If a MiniDisc is protected against accidental erasure (page34).

● If there is no more recording time left on the disc (page35).

● When the "TOC FULL" message appears (page 37).

● If a disc's TOC has been damaged.

Notes:● When recording important selections, be sure to make a

preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is be-ing properly recorded.

● The VOLUME, X-BASS, EQUALIZER and SURROUNDcontrols can be adjusted with no effect to the recorded sig-nal (Variable Sound Monitor).

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■ Recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc(One-Touch Editing)

A CD can be recorded to a MiniDisc, starting from the firsttrack, with one-touch operation.

To cancel the operation:Before pressing the CD 0 MD EDIT START button, pressthe CD ■ button.

To stop recording:Press the MD ■ button.● Playback and recording will stop and the track numbers

will be written on the MiniDisc.

Notes:● When the CD playing time is longer than the available

MiniDisc recording time, the recording process will not starteven when the CD 0 MD EDIT START button is pressed.

Total number of recordable tracks(from the first track)

Available record-ing time

● To record as many tracks as are available, press the CD 0MD EDIT START button again.Then, when the CD 0 MD EDIT START button is pressedagain, recording will start. However, when the MiniDisc runsout of space, "DISC FULL" will be displayed and the CDand MiniDisc will stop.However, if the available recording time on the MiniDisc isless than the length of the first track on the CD, recordingwill not be performed.



3 Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc.● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on

the CD will be displayed.

4 Press the CD 00000 MD EDIT START button. 0

REC

● Recording will begin, starting from the first track of CD.

● After recording (all of the tracks that can be recorded), theunit will stop automatically.

To check the remaining time available for record-ing:1Press the MD ■ button.

2Load a MiniDisc.

3Press the DISPLAY button to find the time followed byhyphen.

● The total number of tracks previously recorded and theavailable remaining time will be displayed, the unit will re-turn to the original display 4 seconds later.

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23

MD HHHHH

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■ Track editing from a CD onto a MiniDisc

You can record several consecutive tracks, starting from thefirst track of a CD, to a MiniDisc.

6 Press the CD 00000 MD EDIT START button.

0

REC

● The CD loaded will be recorded in order, starting from thefirst track. When a MiniDisc runs out of recording space orwhen a CD has been completely recorded, the CD andthe MiniDisc will stop automatically.

● Recording will begin, starting from the first track of CD.

● Selected tracks will be recorded in order.After the unit has finished recording the last track, record-ing will stop automatically.

Note:● When repeat play has been set, if you press the CD 0 MD

EDIT START button, the repeat mode will be cancelled au-tomatically, and track editing will start.





3 Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc.

4 Press the TRACK EDIT button.

T-EDIT

When selecting CD

5 Press the TRACK EDIT button repeatedly to select thelast track number you want to record.

The last track number

Total recording time

● If you select 21 tracks or more, "E. OVER" will be dis-played.

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2

6

4,5

1

3

MD HHHHH

4,5

22

■ APMS recording from a CD onto a MiniDisc

1 Select tracks for APMS playback (page 14).

2 Load a recordable MiniDisc.

3 Press the CD 00000 MD EDIT START button.● APMS playback will start, and recording will start auto-

matically.

● Programmed tracks will be recorded in order. After theunit has finished recording the last track, recording willstop automatically.

Note:● When repeat play has been set, if you press the CD 0 MD

EDIT START button, the repeat mode will be cancelled au-tomatically, and APMS recording will start.



■ To record without using One-Touch Editing

1 Load a CD and a recordable MiniDisc.

2 Press the ● REC button.● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.

3 Press the CD 0606060606 button.

To stop recording:Press the MD ■ button.● Recording will stop and the track numbers will be written

on the MiniDisc.

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3

3

2

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MD HMD H

MD H

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■ Recording from the built-in radio onto aMiniDisc

1 Tune in to the desired station (pages 17 - 18).


3 Press the ● REC button.● The unit will enter the recording stand-by mode.

4 Check the recordable time by pressing the DISPLAYbutton.

Notes:● Before recording an AM broadcast, enter the recording

stand-by mode, and then separate the AM loop aerial fromthe main unit. Adjust it so that the AM broadcast can betuned in most clearly.

● During recording, you cannot change the station.

5 Press the MD 06 06 06 06 06 button.

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5

4

3

24

3

5MD ■

MD ■

To stop recording:Press the MD ■ button.The recording will stop and the track number will be writtenon the MiniDisc.

To record the track number whilst recording:The recording is performed as a single track.To identify different sections of a recording, you can increasethe track number at any point during the recording process.To create a new track number whilst in the recording mode,press the ● REC button.● The track number will increase by one, and then the re-

cording will continue.

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■ To create a disc name

6 After entering all of the characters in the name, pressthe NAME/TOC EDIT button.

● The disc name will be recorded.

To erase a disc name:After performing steps 1 to 3.

1Press the TIMER/DELETE button for 2 seconds or more.● "NAME CLEAR" will flash.

2Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

Notes:● Up to 40 characters can be entered.

● This function cannot be used in the random play mode andAPMS play mode.

1 Press the MD ■ button.● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on a

MiniDisc will appear.

2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and then select"DISC NAME" using the jog dial.


DISC

● The unit will enter the character input mode.

4 Select the character you want using the jog dial.

DISC

5 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to enter the char-acter.

DISC

● Repeat steps 4 to 5 above to enter the characters in thename.

■ What the editing function can do

You can create original discs using the MiniDisc editing func-tion, on which you can change the order of the tracks and youcan create disc or track names.● Playback-only MiniDiscs cannot be edited.

● Tracks (up to 255 tracks per disc) can be named. Sincetrack names are displayed when the beginning of each trackis located or during playback, you can quickly check thename of each track.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

R S T U V W X Y Z

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! " $ % & '

( ) + , - . / ? @ < = > _

charactersCharacters (Symbols)

Capital letters

Type of

Symbols

■ Type of characters used

Number of characters you can enter● Disc names and track namesUp to 40 characters (including spaces) can be entered foreach name.If more than 40 characters are entered, "NAME FULL" willappear.

● Total number of characters per MiniDiscA total of approximately 1,700 characters can be used for allof the disc and track names. If more than 1,700 charactersare entered, " TOC FULL" will appear.

Whilst editing, the "TOC" indicator is displayed. This meansthe edit results have not been recorded on the MiniDisc.To record the results, select another input or set the unit tothe stand-by mode. During writing, the "TOC" goes out, allediting changes will be recorded on the disc.

Note:● Storing the edited contents on the disc can be done after

several pieces of editing have been finished.

EDITING

2,6TIMER/DELETE

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25

1 During playback or in the pause mode, press theNAME/TOC EDIT button.


TRACK

● The unit will enter the character input mode.

● The track you are listening to will be played repeatedly.

3 Select the character you want using the jog dial.

TRACK

4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button to enter the char-acter.

TRACK

● Repeat steps 3 to 4 above to enter the characters in thename.


● The track name will be recorded.

● The unit will return to normal playback.

■ To create a track name To erase a track name:After performing steps 1 to 2.

1Press the TIMER/DELETE button for 2 seconds or more.● "NAME CLEAR" will flash.

2Press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

Notes:● Up to 40 characters can be entered.


● If you create a track name whilst recording the track, makesure you finish entering the name before you finish record-ing the track.If the end of the recording is reached before you have en-tered the complete name, only the characters entered be-fore the recording ended will be recorded.

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26

■ To change disc names and track names● To add a character:(Example: To change "BET" to "BEST")

1 To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 24.To change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 25.

2 Press the 3 3 3 3 3 or 2 2 2 2 2 button to flash the character atthe place you want to add a letter.

DISC

● To cancel the operation, press the MD ■ button.

3 Select the character you want to add, using the jogdial. Then, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

DISC

DISC

● The selected character will be added, and the original char-acters will move to the right by one.


Note:● You cannot modify disc or track names created on other

equipment if they are over 40 characters.In this case, erase the name and then enter a new name.

● To delete a character:(Example: To change "BESUT" to "BEST")

1 To change disc names, perform steps 1 - 3 on page 24.To change track names, perform steps 1 - 2 on page 25.

2 Press the 3 3 3 3 3 or 2 2 2 2 2 button to flash the character toerase.

DISC


3 Press the TIMER/DELETE button.

DISC

● After this step, if you are not going to enter a character, goto step 5.

4 Select the character you want to add, using the jogdial. Then, press the MEMORY/ENTER button.

● The selected character will be added, and the original char-acters will move to the right by one.


(Continued)

NAME/TOC EDIT

MEMORY/ENTER

Jog dial

MD ■3 2

TIMER/DELETE

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■ Divide ■ Combine

1 Play the track which you want to divide into two, andpress the MD 0606060606 button at the point where you wantto divide the track.

2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-onds, select "DIVIDE" using the jog dial.



4 Press the MEMORY/ENTER button again.

● The track is divided, and the unit is stopped at the begin-ning of the second of the two tracks.

● The numbers of the tracks which come after the dividedtrack are automatically increased by one.

● When a track which has been given a name is divided, thetwo new tracks will have the same name. If the "TOC FULL"message is seen, the second track may not be given aname (page 35).

Notes:● This unit can hold up to 255 tracks. However, even if the

number of tracks assigned has not reached 255, it mightnot be possible to make any further divisions of tracks (page35).


1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the second of the twoadjacent tracks you want to combine using the jogdial.Or start playing the second of the two tracks you wantto combine, and then press the MD 0606060606 button.

2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-onds, select "COMBINE" using the jog dial.




● The two tracks are combined, and the unit is stopped atthe beginning of the combined track.

● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the com-bined track are automatically decreased by one.

When both tracks have a name:● When only the first track has a name → That name will be

used.

● When only the second of the two tracks has a name →That name will be used.

● When both tracks have a name → The name of the firsttrack will be used.

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A single track can be divided into two at any de-sired position.● The numbers of the tracks which come after the newly di-

vided track will be automatically increased by one.1 2 3

1 2 3 4

A B C D

A B C D

Two consecutive tracks can be combined into onetrack.● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the com-

bined tracks will be decreased by one automatically.1 2 3

1 2 3

4

C DA B

C DA B

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2

2 MD ■

3,4

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1,2

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■ Move

1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want tomove using the jog dial.Or start playing the track to be moved, and then pressthe MD 0606060606 button.

2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-onds, select "MOVE" using the jog dial.


4 Select the new track position using the jog dial.



● The track is moved, and the unit is stopped at the begin-ning of the new track selected in step 4.

Notes:● When a track has been moved, the other tracks which are

affected will be assigned new track numbers automatically.


(Continued)

To combine two non-contiguous tracks:(Example: the first and third tracks)Move the third track to the second track using the MOVE func-tion.Then, combine the first and second tracks using the COM-BINE function.

Notes:● Tracks recorded from analogue inputs cannot be combined

with tracks recorded from CDs or MiniDiscs using the dig-ital inputs.

● Tracks recorded in the stereo mode cannot be combinedwith tracks recorded in the monaural long-play mode.

● Tracks where either track's recording time is less than 15seconds may not be combined.


A designated track can be moved to any desiredposition.● The numbers assigned to the tracks following the track

which is moved will be adjusted automatically.

C A B D

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

A B C D

3,5

1

1,2,4

2 MD ■

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■ Erase

To erase all of the tracks at once:

1 Press the MD ■ button.● The total number of tracks and the total playing time on a

MiniDisc will appear.

2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-onds, select "ALL ERASE" using the jog dial.




● All of the track numbers and track names will be erased.

Note:● This function cannot be used in the random play mode and

APMS play mode.

To erase tracks one at a time:

1 Whilst in the stop mode, select the track you want toerase using the jog dial.Or start playing the track to be erased, and then pressthe MD 0606060606 button.

2 Press the NAME/TOC EDIT button, and within 10 sec-onds, select "ERASE" using the jog dial.




● The track is erased, and the unit is stopped at the begin-ning of the next track.

Notes:● When a track is erased, the numbers assigned to the tracks

following the erased track will be automatically decreasedby one.

● When a track is erased, the track name will be erased atthe same time.


■ All Erase

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Tracks you want to erase can be erased one at atime.● Once a track has been erased, it cannot be recovered.

Double-check the track number before erasing it.

A B C

A B D E

D

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

E

5

3,4

1

1,2

2

3,4

1

2

2

All of the tracks you want to erase can be erasedat once.● Once all of tracks have been erased, they cannot be re-

covered. Double-check the tracks before erasing them.

A B C D

1 2 3 4

E

5

BLANK

MD ■

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TIMER OPERATION

■ Timer playback/Timer recording

6 Turn the jog dial to set the minute to start, and thenpress the MEMORY/ENTER button.

I If the ending time is not set manually, it will automaticallybe set for one hour after the starting time.

7 Turn the jog dial to set the hour to stop, then pressthe MEMORY/ENTER button.

8 Turn the jog dial to set the minute to stop, then pressthe MEMORY/ENTER button.

REC

PLAYor

9 Adjust the VOLUME control for the desired volume.● Be careful not to turn the volume up too high.

10 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-by mode.

● The TIMER indicator will light up.

11 When the timer start time is reached, timer playbackor timer recording will start.

12 When the timer end time is reached, timer recordingwill stop.

Notes:I The timer cannot control the component connected to the

Auxiliary input sockets.I When the CD or MiniDisc is played to the end, playback

will stop before the stop time.If you wish to play to the stop time, set repeat play for theCD or MiniDisc.

● Timer playback and timer recording cannot be set at thesame time using the timer.

I Before setting the timer, make sure that the clock settingis correct (page 9).

1,10

Jog dial

3 2 MD HHHHH

9

2 CD HHHHH

2 TUNER (BAND)

MEMORY/ENTERTIMER

2 AUX

Before timer operation, the following preparations are required.● Load a CD, a recordable MiniDisc for timer recording.● Preset the radio station.


2 (To select timer playback)

Press the CD ■, MD ■, TUNER (BAND) or AUX button.

(To select timer recording)

Press the CD ■, TUNER (BAND) or AUX button.

3 (To select timer playback)Press the TIMER/DELETE button to select the timerplayback mode.

PLAY

(To select timer recording)Press the TIMER/DELETE button again to select thetimer recording mode.

REC

4 Whilst " fffff PLAY" or " fffff REC" is flashing, press theMEMORY/ENTER button.

5 Turn the jog dial to set the hour to start, and then pressthe MEMORY/ENTER button.

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2 Sleep timer setting

1 Timer playback (record) setting

Timer playback(record) start time

30 minutes - 2 hours Desired time

Sleep operation willautomatically stop.

End time

To confirm the timer setting:Press the TIMER/DELETE button once.● The turn-on time, the turn-off time will be displayed.

To cancel timer operation:1Whilst in the timer stand-by mode, press the ON/STAND-

BY button to turn the power on.

2Press the TIMER/DELETE button repeatedly to turn offthe timer, "f PLAY" or "f REC" will go out.

Caution:In the following cases, the timer recording function will notwork.● When a MiniDisc has not been inserted.

● When a playback-only MiniDisc is inserted.

● When the MiniDisc you inserted is protected against acci-dental erasure.

● When there is no recording space left on the MiniDisc youhave inserted (when the "TOC FULL" or "DISC FULL"message appears).

■ Sleep operation

The radio, CD and MiniDisc can all be turned off automati-cally.

1 Play the desired sound source.

2 Press the SLEEP button.

SLEEP

● If you do not need to change the time, the unit will enterthe sleep mode automatically.

3 Press the SLEEP button to select the time.(Maximum: 2 hours - Minimum: 30 minutes)The amount of sleep time can also be changed during thesleep operation.● 2 hours-30 minutes → 30-minute intervals

SLEEP

4 The unit will enter the stand-by mode automaticallyafter the preset sleep time has elapsed.

To cancel the sleep operation:Press the SLEEP button repeatedly. "0:00" will appear and"SLEEP" will go out at the same time.● The sleep operation will be cancelled.

To confirm the remaining sleep time:Press the SLEEP button.

Notes:● Once the sleep time is set, it will remain the same duration

until the setting is changed.

● The sleep functions of this unit cannot be used to controlequipment connected to this unit. You must use the sleepfunctions of the other equipment, if it has them.

■ Simultaneous sleep and timer operation

1Perform steps 1 - 9 on page 30, "Timer playback/Timerrecording".

2Perform steps 1 - 3 of the "Sleep operation" on this page.

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SLEEP

ON/STAND-BY

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■ Connecting external units

The other MD/CD player

Commercially available leadwith 3.5 mm (1/8") stereomini-plug and RCA plugs

To the output/headphone socket

RIGHT LEFT

To the analogue output sockets LEFT RIGHT

RIGHT LEFT

● Red plug → To RIGHT

● White plug → To LEFT

Commercially available RCA lead

■ Headphones

Notes:● Before plugging in or unplugging the headphones, make sure the volume level is reduced.

● Be sure your headphones have a 3.5mm (1/8") diameter plug and are between 16 ohms and 50 ohms impedance.The recommended impedance is 32 ohms.

● When headphones are connected, the speakers are disabled automatically.Adjust the VOLUME control for the desired volume.

USING EXTERNAL UNITS

Before connecting external units, set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn off the power to the external units.

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■ Listening to sound from an external unit

To listen to sound from an external unit connected to the ana-logue input terminals:

■ Manual recording

You can start a recording manually whilst listening to play-back from other external equipment (tape deck, tuner) con-nected to the auxiliary input.


2 Press the AUX button.

3 Start playback on the external unit, and adjust the in-put sound level using the 33333 or 2 2 2 2 2 button.

● Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" indicatordoes not light at the maximum level.

OVER

-2 0 +4

4 Adjust the sound level using the VOLUME buttons onthe remote control or the VOLUME control on this mainunit.



3 Press the AUX button.

4 Press the I I I I I REC button.

5 Start playback on the external unit.

6 Adjust the recording level using the 33333 or 2 2 2 2 2 but-ton.

● Adjust the recording level so that the "OVER" indicatordoes not light at the maximum level.

OVER

-2 0 +4

7 Press the MD 0606060606 button.

To stop recording:Press the MD ■ button.

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MD H

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The disc is stored in a cartridge. You can handle it easily with-out worrying about dust, fingerprints, etc. However, dust en-tering the opening of the cartridge, dirt on the cartridge, warp-ing, etc. may cause malfunctions. Please note the following.

■ Handling the MiniDisc

Do not touch the disc directly!Do not open the shutter or touch the disc directly.If the shutter is opened forcibly, it may break.

Shutter

DiscCartridge

Where not to store discs:Do not store discs in places with high temperatures or hu-midity. Specifically, do not leave discs in places exposed todirect sunlight or in cars with doors and windows closed. Donot leave discs in places where sand can get into the car-tridge easily (e.g. beaches).

■ To prevent recorded discs from beingerased accidentally

Slide the accidental erase prevention tab, located on the sideof the disc, in the direction indicated by the arrow.● The disc will then be protected against accidental erasure.

● To add a recording to such a disc, slide the accidental eraseprevention tab back to its original position.

Tab

Protected againstaccidental erasure

■ What is a MiniDisc?● A MiniDisc is a 64 mm (2-1/2") diameter disc which is stored

in a cartridge. MiniDiscs are easy to handle, compared toCDs, because they are protected against dust andscratches.

● Recording and playback use a digital system with a soundquality that is similar to that found on CDs.MiniDiscs cannot twist or stretch like tapes. The quality ofsound will not deteriorate. MiniDiscs are extremely dura-ble.

● Never disassemble MiniDiscs.

■ Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding[ATRAC]

The ATRAC (Adaptive TRansform Acoustic Coding) is a newtechnology that is designed to eliminate the information insounds which you can not hear and to compress the remain-ing sound data so that the recording uses about 1/5 of theoriginal sound information. Sound data is analysed andfiltered to take advantage of psycho acousticmasking. Theacoustic quality of the sound is not impaired.

■ Types of discs

There are two types of discs: playback-only and recordabletypes.● Playback-only MiniDisc:

This type of MiniDisc is used for commercially availableprerecorded music. This is the same kind of optical disc asCDs. Playback is performed using an optical pickup. (Re-cording and editing are not possible.)

A Shutter will be used ononly one side (back).

● Recordable MiniDisc:This is a "raw disc" on which recording can be performed.A magneto optical disc is used. Recordings are made us-ing a laser and magnetic field. Repeated recording is pos-sible.

Shutters will be used onboth sides.

■ How to apply labels

When sticking a label on a MiniDisc cartridge, be sure to ob-serve the following. If a label is not affixed properly, aMiniDisc may become jammed in the unit such that it can notbe removed.● Stick a label correctly to the specified area.

(Do not stick labels to areas other than the specified one.)

● Do not stick one label upon another.

● If a label is peeling off or starts to comeloose, replace it with a new one.

■ Shock Resistant Memory

During playback, approximately 10 seconds of information isstored in the semiconductor memory. Therefore, even whenthe pickup cannot read information for a second or two due toan external shock, the sound continues without interruptionbecause the information stored in memory is output.

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■ If a problem occurs

If this unit functions abnormally during operation, first check the following items. If the unit continues to function abnormally, or if anabnormality appears other than listed below, set this unit to the stand-by mode and disconnect the AC power plug, then consult yourSHARP dealer or service personnel.

MINIDISC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

General

Possible cause

● Did a power failure occur?

● Is the volume level is set to "0"?● Are the headphones connected?● Are the speaker wires disconnected?● When a radio or TV which uses an

indoor aerial is placed near the unit,the picture on the TV screen may bedistorted or the radio may not func-tion properly.

Remedy

● Try setting it again.● Set this unit to the stand-by mode

and then turn it back on. Then, retrythe operation.

● Increase the volume level.● Disconnect the headphones.● Connect the wires securely.

● It is recommended that you use anexternal aerial.

Symptom

● The clock is wrong.● When a button is pressed, the unit

does not respond.

● No sound is heard.

● Radios make unusual noise or thepicture on the TV screen is distorted.

Even if the maximum recording time of aMiniDisc has not been reached, "TOC FULL"may be displayed.

Even if the maximum recording time of aMiniDisc has not been reached, "DISC FULL"may be displayed.Even if several short tracks are erased, the re-maining recording time may not show an in-crease.Two tracks may not be combined in editing.

The total of the recorded time and time remain-ing on a disc may not add up to the maximumpossible recording time.

If recorded tracks are fast reversed or fast for-warded, the sound may skip.

In the MD system, the delimiter of the recording area on a MiniDisc isprogrammed in a TOC. If partial erasing, recording and editing are re-peated several times, TOC information will fill up, even though the numberof tracks has not reached the limit (255 tracks), and further recording willbe impossible. (If you use the all erase function, this MiniDisc can be usedfrom the beginning.)If there is any flaw on the MiniDisc, that part is automatically excludedfrom the space available for recording. Therefore, the recording time be-comes shorter.When the remaining recording time of a disc is displayed, short tracksless than 12 seconds long may not be included in the total.

For MiniDiscs on which repeated recording and editing operations wereperformed, the COMBINE function may not work.A track recorded from a CD (digital recording) and a track recorded from aradio or other equipment (analogue recording) cannot be combined.A cluster (about 2 seconds) is normally the minimum unit of recording. So,even if a track is less than 2 seconds long, it will use about 2 seconds ofspace on the disc. Therefore, the time actually available for recording maybe less than the remaining time displayed.If there are scratches on discs, those sections will be automatically avoided(no recording will be placed in those sections). Therefore, the recordingtime will be reduced.A MiniDisc which has been recorded or edited repeatedly may skip duringfast reverse or fast forward.

CD PlaybackPossible cause

● The disc is loaded up-side down.● The disc is very dirty.● The disc does not satisfy the stan-

dards.● Is the unit located near excessive vi-

brations?● Has condensation formed inside the

unit?

Remedy

● Load the disc with the correct sideup.

● Clean the disc.● Load the correct disc.● Place the unit on a firm, level sur-

face free from vibration.● Remove the disc and leave the

power turned on. The unit shouldfunction properly in about 1 hour.

Symptom

● Even though a disc has been loaded,"NO DISC" is displayed.

● Playback stops in the middle of atrack, or playback is not performedproperly.

● Playback sounds are skipped.

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Symptom

● A recording cannot be made.

● Even though a disc has been loaded,"NO DISC" or "CAN'T READ" is dis-played.

● Playback sounds are skipped.

Possible cause

● Is the MiniDisc protected against ac-cidental erasure?

● Did you try to make recording on aplayback-only MiniDisc?

● Can you see the "DISC FULL" or"TOC FULL" message in the display?

● The disc is very dirty.● Is the unit located near excessive vi-

brations?● Has condensation formed inside the

unit?

Remedy

● Slide the accidental erase preven-tion tab back to its original position.

● Replace it with a recordable disc.● Put in another recordable disc with

recording space on it.

● Clean the disc.● Place the unit on a firm, level sur-

face free from vibration.● Remove the disc and leave the

power turned on. The unit shouldfunction properly in about 1 hour.

MiniDisc recording and playback

Symptom

● The remote control does not func-tion or does not operate properly.

● The power cannot be turned on fromthe remote control.

Possible cause

● The batteries (polarity) are not in-serted properly.

● The batteries inside the remote con-trol are dead.

● The remote control is operated froman incorrect distance or angle.

● Is the AC power lead plugged in?

Remedy

● Insert properly.● Replace the batteries.● Operate it within a range of 0.2 m

(8") to 6 m (20') and within an angleof 15 ° to either side of centre.

● Connect the AC power lead.

Remote control

Symptom

● Radios make unusual noise con-secutively.

● The preset channel cannot be re-called.

Possible cause

● The unit is placed near the TV orcomputer.

● The aerial direction is not placedproperly.

● Did you erase the programmed sta-tion?

Remedy

● When the unit receives a radiobroadcast near a TV set, a compu-ter or a word-processor, it may pickup noise. If this happens, move theunit from the place where the noiseis picked up.

● Correct the aerial direction.● Preset the channel again.● Redo programming.

Radio reception

RESETTING THE MICROCOMPUTER

If this product is subjected to strong external interference(mechanical shock, excessive static electricity, abnormal sup-ply voltage due to lightning, etc.) or if it is operated incor-rectly, it may malfunction or the display may not function cor-rectly. If such a problem occurs, do the following:

1 Press the ON/STAND-BY button to enter the stand-bymode.

2 Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst holding downthe SURROUND button and the TIMER/DELETE but-ton.

● "ALL CLEAR" will appear.

Caution:● The operation explained above will erase all data stored in

memory including clock and timer settings, and tuner,MiniDisc and CD presets.

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2

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When an error message is displayed, proceed as follows:

Error messagesBLANK MD

CAN'T COPYCAN'T READ( :Number orsymbol)

CAN'T EDIT

CAN'T REC

CAN'T WRITE

DISC FULLE-CD 20

E. OVEREDIT OVER

Er-MD( :Number orsymbol)NAME FULL

NO DISC

NOT AUDIO

PLAY MDPROTECTED

TEMP OVER

TOC FORM( :Number orsymbol)TOC FULL

TOC FULL 1

? DISC

Remedy● Replace it with another disc.

● Replace the CD.● Replace it with another disc.● Erase the disc and try recording again.

● Change the stop position of the track and thentry editing it.

● Re-record or replace the MiniDisc.

● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and try towrite the TOC again. (Remove any source ofshock or vibration whilst writing.)

● Replace the disc with another recordable disc.● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn the

power on again.● Decrease the number of tracks.● Replace it with a disc that has enough time to

record.● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and turn the

power on again.

● Shorten the disc or track name.

● Load a MiniDisc.● Reload the MiniDisc.● Load a CD.● Reload the CD.● Select another track.● Replace the disc.● Replace it with another recordable disc.● Move the write protection tab back to its origi-

nal position.● Set this unit to the stand-by mode and wait for

a while.● Replace it with another disc.● Erase the disc and try recording again.

● Replace it with another recordable disc.

● Replace it with another recordable disc.● Erase the needless characters.● Replace it with another disc.

Meaning● Nothing is recorded.(Neither music nor disc name is recorded.)● You tried to record from a copy prohibited CD.● The disc is damaged.● TOC information cannot be read.● MiniDisc not specified.● A track cannot be edited.

● Recording cannot be performed correctly dueto vibration or shock in the unit.

● The TOC information could not be created prop-erly due to a mechanical shock or to scratcheson the disc.

● The disc is out of recording space.● The CD tray is not working properly.

● You chose 21 or more tracks for track editing.● There is no space to make CD editing on the

disc.● A MiniDisc is not working properly.

● The number of characters for the disc name ortrack name exceeds 40.

● A MiniDisc has not been loaded.● The MiniDisc data cannot be read.● A CD has not been loaded.● The CD data cannot be read.● The data recorded on this disc is not audio data.

● You tried to record on a playback-only disc.● The disc is write protected.

● The temperature is too high.

● TOC information recorded on the MD does notmatch the MiniDisc specifications or it cannotbe read.

● There is no space left for recording track num-bers.

● There is no space left for recording characterinformation.

● The data contains an error.● MiniDisc not specified.

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■ External care

● Periodically wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth and a diluted soap solution, then wipe with a dry cloth.

● Do not use chemically treated cleaning cloths or other chemicals.

MAINTENANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

As part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes forproduct improvement without prior notice. The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of produc-tion units. There may be some deviations from these values in individual units.

● GeneralPower source: AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Powerconsumption: 50 W

Dimensions: Width; 215 mm (8-1/2")Height; 162 mm (6-7/16")Depth; 344 mm (13-9/16")

Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 Ibs.)

● Amplifier sectionOutput power: RMS; 30 W (15 W+15 W)

(10% T.H.D.)

Output terminals: Speaker; 6 ohmsHeadphones; 16 - 50 ohms(recommended 32 ohms)

Input terminals: Auxiliary; 500 mV/47 k ohms

● MiniDisc recorder sectionType: MiniDisc recorder

Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductorlaser pickup

Rotation speed: 400 - 900 rpm CLV, Approx.

Error correction: ACIRC (Advanced Cross InterleaveReed-Solomon Code)

Quantization: 20-bit linear (A/D converter)

Coding: ATRAC (Adaptive Transform AcousticCoding)

Samplingfrequency: 44.1 kHz

Recordingmethod: Magnetic modulation

overwrite method

Frequencyresponse: 20 - 20,000 Hz

D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter

Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable(less than 0.001% W. peak)

Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz)

Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz)

Audio channel: Stereo; 2 channelsMonaural; 1 channel (playback only)(long-time recording mode)

● Compact disc player sectionType: Drawer type compact disc player

Signal readout: Non-contact, 3-beam semiconductorlaser pickup

Rotation speed: 200 - 500 rpm CLV, Approx.

Error correction: CIRC (Cross Interleave Reed-SolomonCode)

Quantization: 16-bit linear

Frequencyresponse: 20 - 20,000 Hz

D/A converter: 1-bit D/A converter

Signal/noise ratio: 95 dB (1 kHz)

Dynamic range: 90 dB (1 kHz)

Wow and flutter: Unmeasurable(less than 0.001% W. peak)

● Tuner sectionFrequency range: FM; 87.5 - 108.0 MHz

AM; 522 - 1,620 kHz

Sensitivity: FM; 2.5 µV (75 ohms unbalanced)AM; 650 µV/m

● Speaker sectionType: Full range speaker system

[10 cm (4") full-range speaker]

Maximum inputpower: 30 W

Rated inputpower: 15 W

Impedance: 6 ohms

Dimensions: Width; 160 mm (6-5/16")Height; 280 mm (11-1/16")Depth; 183.5mm (7-1/4")

Weight: 2.1 kg (4.6 Ibs.)/each

TERMS OF GUARANTEE

Sharp Electronics (UK) Ltd. ("Sharp") guarantees to provide for the repair, or at its option the replacement, of this productsubject to the conditions listed below:-

1. This guarantee shall only apply to faults which are due to inferior workmanship or materials. It does not cover faults ordamage caused by accident, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the product, or repair other than by aService Facility appointed by Sharp.

2. As this product is intended for private domestic use only, the guarantee will not apply if the product is used in the course ofa business, trade or profession.

3. To benefit from this guarantee, any fault which occurs must be notified to Sharp, or its appointed Service Facility within oneyear from the date this product was purchased. Proof of purchase must be provided.

4. The guarantee does not cover carriage costs, jewelled styli, audio tapes, compact discs or batteries.

5. In the unlikely event of this product requiring repair, please contact the supplier from whom it was purchased. Where this isnot possible, please contact the Sharp Customer Information Centre on the telephone number given below.

6. No person has any authority to vary the terms or conditions of this guarantee.

7. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit to your statutory rights, and does not affect these rights in any way.

If you have any difficulty operating this product, or would like information on other Sharp products, please telephone the SharpCustomer Information Centre on the number given below.

Sharp Customer Information Centre - Telephone 0345 125387

SHARP ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LTD.Sharp House, Thorp Road, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 5BE

SHARP CORPORATION

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